Stapeley & Batherton Neighbourhood Plan

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1 Stapeley & Batherton Neighbourhood Plan

2 Contents Appendix 1 Plans...2 Appendix 2. Plan and list of important local green spaces... Character of Stapeley and Batherton Parishes... Local Green Spaces...7 Local Green Space LG1: First Dig Lane / London Road...8 Local Green Space LG2: First Dig Lane...9 Local Green Space LG: Deadman's Lane...11 Local Green Space LG4: London Road...1 Local Green Space LG5: London Road / Wybunbury Road...15 Local Green Space LG6: Barton's Cross...16 Local Green Space LG7: Stapeley community's centre...18 Local Green Space LG8: Peter de Stapleigh Way...20 Local Green Space LG9: Batherton Lane...21 Local Green Space LG10: Bishops Wood Gateway...2 Local Green Space LG11: Broad Lane at Maylands Farm...25 Local Green Space LG12: Broad Lane...27 Local Green Space LG1: Broad Lane / Mill Lane...28 Appendix. Section 106 Agreements and Community Infrastructure Levy...29 Appendix 4. Permissions and Completions Since April Appendix 5. Local Housing Needs Assessment...2 Appendix 6. Projects to be carried forward into the Neighbourhood Plan Delivery Plan... Appendix 7. Historic buildings in Stapeley and Batherton...4 Appendix 8. Glossary...5 Appendix 9 Contacts

3 Appendix 1 Plans Information to be provided post Regulation 14 Consultation 2

4 Appendix 2. Plan and list of important local green spaces The National Planning Policy Framework Paragraph 77 describes the criteria for designation of a Local Green Space: The Local Green Space designation will not be appropriate for most green areas or open space. The designation should only be used: Where the green space is in reasonably close proximity to the community it serves; Where the green area is demonstrably special to a local community and holds a particular local significance, for example because of its beauty, historic significance, recreational value (including as a playing field), tranquillity or richness of wildlife; and Where the green area concerned is local in character and is not an extensive tract of land. Character of Stapeley and Batherton Parishes The rural part of our parish (outlined in red on the maps below) is notable in several ways. Of particular interest are: Ancient salt making heritage (First Dig Lane and Second Dig Lane)

5 The Parishes are traversed by three long distance footpaths (Walking the Past, Crewe and Nantwich Circular Walk, The Two Saints Way). All three footpaths follow the route marked in black below. All other public rights of way in the Parish are also indicated. 4

6 Historic and listed buildings (Grade II Listed) 5

7 Used by many residents and visitors for walking, cycling routes (the loops that connect the built up and rural parts of the parish a landscape that makes the routes valuable to our community) 6

8 Local Green Spaces Within our Neighbourhood Area, 1 Local Green Spaces have been identified. Their location is described by the numbered red circles on the map below. Each candidate for Local Green Space designation has been assessed for its compliance with the three NPPF Paragraph 77 criteria above, including a rating for the degree of compliance with each criterion on a scale from 1 (low compliance) to (high compliance). Compliance ratings are additive and therefore the overall compliance of a candidate is rated from (lowest compliance) to 9 (highest compliance), across the three criteria. 7

9 Local Green Space LG1: First Dig Lane / London Road NPPF Paragraph 77 Designation criteria Community's assessment Rating Is the green space in reasonably close proximity to the community it serves? The green space is framed by a significant road junction Is the green area demonstrably special to a local community. Does it hold a particular local significance? The juxtaposition of road, farm land and agricultural buildings is typical of the Parish. The widely used Crewe and Nantwich Circular Walk public footpath runs through the southern part of the green area. 2 Is the green area concerned local in character and not an extensive tract of land Views are bounded by the farm, roadways and natural boundaries, all within a few hundred yards. NPPF Paragraph 77 Compliance Rating ( lowest, to 9- highest) 8 8

10 Local Green Space LG2: First Dig Lane 9

11 NPPF Paragraph 77 Designation criteria Is the green space in reasonably close proximity to the community it serves? Community's assessment One of just three roads running West/East in the Parish Rating The area is of historic value as indicated by the name; Dig refers to a place for salt extraction by the digging of a trench and filling it with water, then boiling the water off in shallow pans to retrieve the salt. This area is typical of a rural view within our Parish, Is the green area with no kerbs, hedges extending to the edge of the demonstrably special to a local road. community. Does it hold a Views along and through the area are demonstrably particular local significance? different from the more built up roads in the Parish. The area is used by many as part of a circuit for running, walking and cycling around the Parish. The Lane also forms part of two significant Cheshire public footpaths; the Crewe and Nantwich Circular Walk and Walkiing the Past route between Weston and Acton" Is the green area concerned local in character and not an extensive tract of land Bounded by the width of the road and its length. NPPF Paragraph 77 Compliance Rating ( lowest, to 9 - highest) 10 9

12 Local Green Space LG: Deadman's Lane 11

13 NPPF Paragraph 77 Designation criteria Community's assessment Rating Is the green space in reasonably close proximity to the community it serves? Located towards the centre of the Parish, this green space connects the two main North/South roads through the Parish. Can be viewed from both London Road and Broad Lane. 2 Is the green area demonstrably special to a local community. Does it hold a particular local significance? High biodiveristy value, is an ancient bridleway that has historic significance. The area provides recreational value for walkers, cyclists and horse riders to connect otherwise isolated parts of the Parish. Is the green area concerned local in character and not an extensive tract of land Bounded by the width of the Lane and its length, with broken views to adjacent agricultural land. NPPF Paragraph 77 Compliance Rating ( lowest, to 9 - highest) 12 8

14 Local Green Space LG4: London Road 1

15 NPPF Paragraph 77 Designation criteria Is the green space in reasonably close proximity to the community it serves? Community's assessment Rating A vista with a footpath on one side, small in scale, semi urban in character. Can be viewed from London Road and is accessible by a Public Footpath that crosses the space. 2 Is the green area Tranquil in nature, bounded by good examples of demonstrably special to a local mature trees. Has recreational value due to the community. Does it hold a footpath running though it. particular local significance? 2 Is the green area concerned local in character and not an extensive tract of land Bounded by the natural hedgerows and mature trees. NPPF Paragraph 77 Compliance Rating ( lowest, to 9 - highest) 14 7

16 Local Green Space LG5: London Road / Wybunbury Road NPPF Paragraph 77 Designation criteria Is the green space in reasonably close proximity to the community it serves? Community's assessment Accessible by all users or the road or footpath. Rating Gateway to the Parish with footpath on one side, Is the green area small in scale, semi urban in character. demonstrably special to a local The area provides a juxtaposition of nature and community. Does it hold a sympathetic development over many decades, particular local significance? describes part of the essence of our parish. 2 Is the green area concerned local in character and not an extensive tract of land Yes. NPPF Paragraph 77 Compliance Rating ( lowest, to 9 - highest) 15 8

17 Local Green Space LG6: Barton's Cross 16

18 NPPF Paragraph 77 Designation criteria Is the green space in reasonably close proximity to the community it serves? Community's assessment View accessible by all users of this stretch of road and grassed public spaces. Rating 2 Marks the boundary between the Parish and Is the green area Nantwich town. There are wide verges either side of demonstrably special to a local Newcastle road. The area also provides a Green community. Does it hold a Gap between housing developments. particular local significance? The green space is thought to be the site of the battle of Bartons Cross. Is the green area concerned local in character and not an extensive tract of land The area is bounded by housing developments, the Crewe Shrewsbury railway line, Newcastle Road and London Road. NPPF Paragraph 77 Compliance Rating ( lowest, to 9 - highest) 17 8

19 Local Green Space LG7: Stapeley community's centre Additional photographs awaited 18

20 NPPF Paragraph 77 Designation criteria Community's assessment Rating Seen from much of one of the three West/East roads in the Parish The road deliniates the settlement boundary. Rich hedgerows and a piece of land that is designated as Is the green area a public access space as a result of a S106 demonstrably special to a local agreement early in 21st community. Does it hold a Century. particular local significance? More recent development that borders this area shows the more modern approach to highways with cycleway, lighting, etc. 2 Is the green area concerned local in character and not an extensive tract of land Is the green space in reasonably close proximity to the community it serves? View bounded by the hedgerows to the South and the combined cycle/footway to the North. NPPF Paragraph 77 Compliance Rating ( lowest, to 9 - highest) 19 8

21 Local Green Space LG8: Peter de Stapleigh Way NPPF Paragraph 77 Designation criteria Is the green space in reasonably close proximity to the community it serves? Community's assessment Rating Seen from much of one of the three West/East roads in the Parish The road delineates the settlement boundary. Rich Is the green area hedgerows and trees provide a counterpoint to the demonstrably special to a local nearby development. community. Does it hold a More recent development that borders this area particular local significance? shows the more modern approach to highways with cycleway, lighting, etc. 2 Is the green area concerned local in character and not an extensive tract of land View bounded by the hedgerows to the South and the combined cycle/footway to the North. NPPF Paragraph 77 Compliance Rating ( lowest, to 9 - highest) 20 8

22 Local Green Space LG9: Batherton Lane 21

23 NPPF Paragraph 77 Designation criteria Community's assessment Rating Is the green space in reasonably close proximity to the community it serves? Accessible from the parish, links with a Public Footpath that crosses the Parish boundary. 2 Is the green area demonstrably special to a local community. Does it hold a particular local significance? Part of a walking route around the parish utilising public footpaths. The area offers a tranquil walking environment, with views towards the houses on Broad Lane. Typifies the rural part of the parish. 2 Is the green area concerned local in character and not an extensive tract of land Views are bounded by woodland to the West and Broad Lane to the East. NPPF Paragraph 77 Compliance Rating ( lowest, to 9 - highest) 22 7

24 Local Green Space LG10: Bishops Wood Gateway 2

25 NPPF Paragraph 77 Designation criteria Is the green space in reasonably close proximity to the community it serves? Community's assessment One of the Gateways to the Parish. Rating Is the green area Used by walkers, has grassed area and trees. demonstrably special to a local Provides a marker at the Gateway to the Parish and community. Does it hold a a visible separation from Nantwich. particular local significance? 2 Is the green area concerned local in character and not an extensive tract of land The area is bounded by Bishops Wood, Broad Lane and hedgerows. NPPF Paragraph 77 Compliance Rating ( lowest, to 9 - highest) 24 8

26 Local Green Space LG11: Broad Lane at Maylands Farm 25

27 NPPF Paragraph 77 Designation criteria Community's assessment Rating Is the green space in reasonably close proximity to the community it serves? Directly adjacent to Broad Lane, marking a bend in the highway. Is the green area demonstrably special to a local community. Does it hold a particular local significance? Locally valuable stand of Scotts Pines at Maylands Farm a distinctive natural feature of the Parish. Many of these trees are subject to Tree Preservation Orders, reflecting their local significance. Is the green area concerned local in character and not an extensive tract of land Directly adjacent to Broad Lane, can be viewed from several hundred yards away when travelling North. NPPF Paragraph 77 Compliance Rating ( lowest, to 9 - highest) 26 9

28 Local Green Space LG12: Broad Lane NPPF Paragraph 77 Designation criteria Community's assessment Rating Is the green space in reasonably close proximity to the community it serves? Viewed directly from Broad Lane across the hedge, both from houses along the Lane and the public footpath running along the Eastern side of the highway. 2 Is the green area demonstrably special to a local community. Does it hold a particular local significance? View across worked fields to London Road. Provides a value to all those walking, cycling, running along Broad Lane as a middle distance view, pepperpotted with housing built over many decades. Is the green area concerned local in character and not an extensive tract of land Bounded by the houses to the West of London Road. 2 NPPF Paragraph 77 Compliance Rating ( lowest, to 9 - highest) 27 7

29 Local Green Space LG1: Broad Lane / Mill Lane NPPF Paragraph 77 Designation criteria Is the green space in reasonably close proximity to the community it serves? Community's assessment Public road provides access to the views. A public footpath meets Mill Lane partway along its length. Rating One of only two roads in Batherton. The area has Is the green area recreational vaue as it is extensively used by walkers demonstrably special to a local and dog owners. The area provides access to the community. Does it hold a River Weaver and several public footpaths; the particular local significance? Crewe and Natnwich Circular Walk and the Walking the Past route between Weston and Acton. Is the green area concerned local in character and not an extensive tract of land 2 View limited by the curve in Mill Lane and field boundaries. NPPF Paragraph 77 Compliance Rating ( lowest, to 9 - highest) 28 8

30 Appendix. Section 106 Agreements and Community Infrastructure Levy MITIGATING AGAINST THE IMPACT OF DEVELOPMENT: S106 AGREEMENTS AND THE COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE LEVY Section 106 Agreements Section 106 Agreements are made under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended). They are legally binding agreements that are negotiated between the Planning Authority and the applicant/developer and any others that may have an interest in the land (landowners). Alternatively applicants can propose them independently, this is known as a unilateral undertaking. They are attached to a piece of land and are registered as local land charges against that piece of land. Section 106 Agreements, also sometimes referred to as planning obligations, enable a council to secure contributions to services, infrastructure and amenities in order to support and facilitate a proposed development and are intended to make unacceptable development acceptable. Section 106 Agreements are generally used to minimise or mitigate the impact of development and to implement the Council s planning policies through: prescribing the nature of development (e.g. by requiring a proportion of affordable housing); securing a contribution from a developer to compensate or provide loss created by development (e.g. open space); mitigating a development s impact on the locality (e.g. contribution towards infrastructure and facilities). Developers can either pay a contribution to the council or deliver the benefit themselves. It is a legal requirement that Section 106 agreements meet three tests as set out in the Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations. These tests are that the obligations in the Section 106 Agreement must be: a) necessary to make the development acceptable in planning terms; b) directly related to the development; c) fairly and reasonably related in scale and kind to the development If an obligation does not meet all of these tests it cannot in law be taken into account in granting planning permission, they have to be fair and reasonable. Planning officers will not ask for any contribution unless it relates fairly to the development. It would not be fair to expect a developer to contribute towards existing service deficiencies such as a shortage of school places or library facilities, or repairs to the highway, where no additional need would arise from the development. However, it would be fair to expect them to contribute to limiting the impact of their own development on the local area. If a developer offers any unrelated contribution, that does not meet the three legal tests, as an inducement, planning officers will disregard this when determining the application. On receipt of an application for development the Council undertakes a consultation exercise, and whether the Parish Council support or object to a proposal, they have the opportunity to put forward suggestions, which could potentially, inform any negotiated S106 agreement. 29

31 It is therefore incumbent on communities to identify those areas where there are weaknesses in social and physical infrastructure to which contributions could be sought from new development, provided that the contribution relates in scale and kind to the development. For example, affordable housing, sheltered accommodation, open space and local environmental improvements. Section 106 agreements are expected to continue as a planning tool for ensuring more general infrastructure deficiencies are dealt with. A new tool, the Community Infrastructure Levy, can be used by the Unitary Authority and Parish Councils to mitigate against specifically identified infrastructure issues. It is anticipated that S106 and the CIL will run side by side. Community Infrastructure Levy CIL regulations have changed the developer payment landscape by introducing the levy and also by changing when Councils can seek S106 obligations. CIL provides a mechanism for developer contribution to contribute towards infrastructure needed to support the development of the area. It is not to remedy existing deficiencies unless the new development will make it worse. CIL is not mandatory Councils must develop a policy to support the imposition of CIL and must spend the income on infrastructure. Cheshire East Council does not yet have a CIL in place as this has to be based on an approved Local Plan, evidence of the infrastructure gap and the potential impact on viability. However, once this is in place a Parish Council with a made Neighbourhood Plan can claim 25% of the Levy, uncapped, paid to directly to the Parish. CIL can be paid in kind, as land or infrastructure, as well as by cash, if the charging authority (i.e.cheshire East Council) chooses to accept these alternatives. However, the relevant percentage of cash value of levy receipts must be passed on to Parish Council in cash. What can CIL be spent on? the provision, improvement, replacement, operation or maintenance of infrastructure eg play areas, parks, green spaces, transport, schools, health and social care facilities, cultural and sports facilities; anything else that is concerned with addressing the demands that development places on an area, e.g. at Parish level, affordable housing. As with the S106 agreements it is incumbent on communities to identify those areas where there are weaknesses in social and physical infrastructure to which contributions could be sought from new development (provided that the contribution relates in scale and kind to the development). 0

32 Appendix 4. Permissions and Completions Since April 2010 Permissions and Completions since 2010 are detailed in the table below. Stapeley and Batherton housing status, April 2010 to 1st March 2016: completions, full planning applications, outline planning applications and sites under appeal Application number 12/1574N 12/2186N 10/1250N 12/0742N 12/747N 14/119N 14/26N 14/2155N 14/4802N 14/0622N 15/1745N 15/868N Site Former Stapeley Water Gardens (Phase 1) Land adjacent to 40 Broad Lane, Stapeley Foolpenny Hall, Stapeley The Brambles, 61 London Road, Stapeley Land at The Maylands Farm, Stapeley Land between 65 and 81 London Raod Stapeley 2 Broad Land Stapeley Former Stapeley Water Gardens (Phase 2) Completions 04/2010 to 01/0/2016 Full planning permission - not built Application granted outline planning permission Applications under appeal Notes 189 To be determined by Secretary of State Second Dig Lane, Stapeley The Cedars, Wybunbury Lane, Stapeley Land east of Butt Green House, Wybunbury Lane, Stapeley Land to rear of 144 Audlem Road, Nantwich Totals 144 Grand total - excluding appeal applications 8 Grand total - including appeal applications Note: Houses constructed as replacements for demolished houses are not included in the above. Status of housing development as at 1st March No date set for Public Inquiry

33 Appendix 5. Local Housing Needs Assessment The Housing Needs Assessment Report can be downloaded from the Stapeley & District Parish Council website. 2

34 Appendix 6. Projects to be carried forward into the Neighbourhood Plan Delivery Plan This appendix will detail projects that comprise the Neighbourhood Plan Delivery Plan

35 Appendix 7. Historic buildings in Stapeley and Batherton 7.1 National Heritage Grade II listed buildings in Stapeley: Yewtree Farmhouse (List Entry Number 10147), Annions Lane, Stapeley (SJ ) Haymoorgreen Farmhouse (LE No ), Wybunbury Lane, Stapeley (SJ ) Stapeley [Old] Hall (LE No 11855), 190 London Road, Stapeley (SJ ) Manor Farmhouse (LE No 10148), Newcastle Road, Stapeley (SJ ) Stapeley House (LE No ), London Road, Stapeley (SJ ) and Oakfield (LE No ), Stapeley [Newmans Lane] Road, Stapeley (SJ ). 7.2 National Heritage Grade II listed buildings in Batherton: Batherton Hall (LE No ), Broad Lane, Batherton (SJ ) and Batherton Dairy House (LE No ), Batherton Lane, Batherton (SJ ) 7. Mileposts The Historic Milestone Database (accessed via the HE Gateway) shows 2 mileposts adjacent to Stapeley (opposite Greenfields, Hatherton and at Howbeck Farm, Wybunbury) as well as 2 mileposts in Stapeley itself: A cast iron post by the A51 south of Stapeley House, Stapeley (SJ67150 ) and A cast iron post on the verge on the SW side of the A529 near the Batherton boundary, Stapeley (SJ ) 7.4 National Record of the Historic Environment shows 4 records for Stapeley: Monument No 72721, fragmentary earthwork remains of moat and site probably the site of the medieval Stapeley Hall, extant 1612 demolished 1810 (SJ 65 SE 7) Monument No 87550, late 17th century house, Broad Lane, Stapeley (SJ65 SE 4) Monument No 87550, Double-ditched soil mark identified from air photography, Stapeley (SJ 65 SE 0) Monument Yew Tree Farmhouse, a late 16th/early 17th century timber framed farmhouse with 18th century additions, Stapeley, (SJ 65 SE 45) 7.5 Cheshire HE record references: Barton s Cross (Monument SMR 189) mentioned in injunctions for Nantwich in 158 and shown on a map of 181 at the junction of London Road and Newcastle Road, Stapeley (SJ 65 SE) and The find of a Roman coin of Constantine found in a garden in Stapeley (SJ 65 SE). Date mint mark either Alexandria, Nicomedia or Antioch 4

36 Appendix 8. Glossary Affordable Housing - Social rented, affordable rented and intermediate housing, provided to eligible households whose needs are not met by the market. Eligibility is determined with regard to local incomes and local house prices. Affordable housing should include provisions to remain at an affordable price for future eligible households or for the subsidy to be recycled for alternative affordable housing provision. Social rented housing is owned by local authorities and private registered providers (as defined in section 80 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008), for which guideline target rents are determined through the national rent regime. It may also be owned by other persons and provided under equivalent rental arrangements to the above, as agreed with the local authority or with the Homes and Communities Agency. Affordable rented housing is let by local authorities or private registered providers of social housing to households who are eligible for social rented housing. Affordable Rent is subject to rent controls that require a rent of no more than 80% of the local market rent (including service charges, where applicable). Intermediate housing is homes for sale and rent provided at a cost above social rent, but below market levels subject to the criteria in the Affordable Housing definition above. These can include shared equity (shared ownership and equity loans), other low cost homes for sale and intermediate rent, but not affordable rented housing. Homes that do not meet the above definition of affordable housing, such as low cost market housing, may not be considered as affordable housing for planning The sequence of allocating affordable housing will be to those with a local connection then to those in adjoining parishes and finally to the remaining Cheshire East area. Amenity An element that contributes positively to the overall character or enjoyment of an area. Backland development - Development of 'landlocked' sites behind existing buildings, such as rear gardens and private open space, usually within predominantly residential areas. Such sites often have no street frontages. Biodiversity A measure of the number and range of plants and animals and their relative abundance in a community. Brownfield Land Previously developed land that is or was occupied by a permanent structure, including the curtilage of the developed land and any associated fixed surface infrastructure. Building for Life 12 The industry standard endorsed by government for designing new homes in England, based on 12 key criteria. Cheshire East Council The Local Authority for Stapeley and Batherton Code for Sustainable Homes The Code for Sustainable Homes is the national standard for the sustainable design and construction of new homes. This is a voluntary national standard for 5

37 new homes. It assesses, rates and certifies the environmental performance of new homes on a scale of zero to six, with six being a design and construction that minimises environmental impact. Co-location the building of new housing immediately adjacent to another new housing development within the Plan period Community Facilities Facilities providing for the health, welfare, social, educational, spiritual, leisure and cultural needs of the community. Community Infrastructure The basic facilities, services and installations needed for the functioning of a community or society. It includes community buildings and halls, leisure facilities, cultural facilities, education services, and healthcare facilities. Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) A charge allowing Local Authorities to raise funds from owners and developers of land who undertake new building projects in their area. Community Right to Build - The Community Right to Build gives groups of local people the power to deliver the development that their local community wants, with minimal red tape. Communities may wish to build new homes or new community amenities, and providing they can demonstrate overwhelming local support, the Community Right to Build will give Communities the powers to deliver this directly. Consultation Statement A Consultation Statement accompanying the Neighbourhood Plan is required by the Localism Act. The Consultation Statement must explain how the community were consulted and how this informed the Neighbourhood Plan. Curtilage The area of land, usually enclosed, immediately surrounding a dwelling house. Delivery Strategy A document accompanying the Neighbourhood Plan that sets out a strategy for delivering and monitoring the policies in the Neighbourhood Plan. It includes the infrastructure and initiatives associated with the Plan area. This is a live document that will be updated throughout the Plan period. Design and Access Statement A report accompanying and supporting a planning application. The Local Planning Authority requires it for most development proposals apart from householder applications. These reports explain the design thinking behind a planning application. Development Defined under the 1990 Town and Country Planning Act as the carrying out of building, engineering, mining or other operations in, on, over or under land, or the making of any material change in the use of any building or other land. Most forms of development require planning permission. Development Plan A plan comprising the Development Plan Documents contained within the Local Development Framework. This includes adopted Local Plans and neighbourhood plans, and is defined in Section 8 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act Dwelling mix The mix of different types of homes provided on a site. A mix may typically include a range of house types from 2 bedroom to 5 bedroom houses. 6

38 Employment Land Development of land for employment uses, public and community uses and main town centre uses (but excluding housing development). Evidence Base The researched, documented, analysed and verified evidence for preparing the Neighbourhood Plan. It consists of many documents produced over a period of years by the Local Authority as part of the process of developing its Core Strategy. Evidence Base Summary A document produced as part of the process of developing the Neighbourhood Plan. It supports the Plan by summing up the relevant Evidence Base and explaining how decisions were made as to where new development should be located in Stapeley and Batherton. Examination An independent review of the Neighbourhood Plan carried out in public by an independent examiner. Exception Sites see definition of Rural Exception Site. Green Corridors Green spaces that provide avenues for wildlife movement, often along streams, rivers, hedgerows or other natural features. Green corridors connect green spaces together. Green Spaces see Open Space. Greenfield Land on which no development has previously taken place. Gross density The number of dwellings per hectare when the calculation of the site area includes the whole site. Habitat Regulations - The European Union Habitat Directive aims to protect the wild plants, animals and habitats that make up our diverse natural environment. The directive created a network of protected areas around the European Union of national and international importance. The protected areas are called Natura 2000 sites. If a development is likely to affect a Natura 2000 site, an assessment under the Habitat Regulations is required. Independent Examiner Anyone with appropriate qualifications and skills and who meets certain requirements set out in the Localism Act. This could be a planning consultant or other planning professional, an employee of another local authority or a planning inspector. Infill Development Infilling is defined as the filling of a small gap (with up to 2 dwellings) in an otherwise built-up frontage in a recognised settlement. Infrastructure All the ancillary works and services which are necessary to support human activities, including roads, sewers, schools, hospitals etc. Intermediate Housing See definition under Affordable Housing. Lifetime Homes The Lifetime Homes standard is a set of 16 design criteria that provide a model for building accessible and adaptable homes. Each design feature adds to the comfort and convenience of the home and supports the changing needs of individuals and families at different stages of their lives. 7

39 Local Wildlife Sites Sites with substantive nature conservation value, they are defined areas identified and selected locally for their nature conservation value based on important, distinctive and threatened habitats and species with a national, regional and local context. Local Development Document An individual part, usually a plan, of the Local Development Framework. Local Development Framework The portfolio of Local Development Documents. Localism Act An Act of Parliament that became law in April The Act introduces a new right for local people to draw up Neighbourhood Development Plans for their local area. Local Housing Needs See Appendix Local Plan - The plan for the future development of the local area, drawn up by the local planning authority in consultation with the community. In law this is described as the development plan documents adopted under the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act Current core strategies or other planning policies, which under the regulations would be considered to be development plan documents, form part of the Local Plan. The term includes old policies which have been saved under the 2004 Act. Low Cost Market Housing Private sector housing that will be available to local residents who cannot afford to buy houses generally available in the open market. Market Housing Properties for sale or rent where prices are set in the open market. Mixed use Development where more than one use is proposed. A site could have houses, shops and community facilities for example. One building could be used for different purposes such as offices over shops. National Planning Policy Framework The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) was published by the Government in March It sets out the Government s Planning policies for England and how these are expected to be applied. Neighbourhood Plan Group A group of local people representing the Parish Council, community groups and businesses that informed and guide the work on the Stapeley and Batherton Neighbourhood Plan. Neighbourhood Plan The full title in the Localism Act is Neighbourhood Development Plan. It is a plan document for a defined area subject to examination and approval by local referendum. It will be used in the determination of planning applications. NERC Natural Environment Research Council Net Density The number of dwellings per hectare when the calculation of the site area excludes features such as open space, landscape buffers and access roads. New Homes Bonus - The New Homes Bonus is a grant paid by central government to local councils for increasing the number of homes and their use. The New Homes Bonus is paid each year for 6 years. It s based on the amount of extra Council Tax revenue raised for new-build homes, conversions and longterm empty homes brought back into use. There is also an extra payment for providing affordable homes. 8

40 Open Countryside The area outside the settlement boundary. Open Space All spaces of public value, including public landscaped areas, playing fields, parks and play areas and areas of water such as rivers, canals, lakes and reservoirs, which may offer opportunities for sport and recreation or act as a visual amenity and a haven for wildlife. Open Vista A view into, out of or across the village of open countryside and the surrounding area. Plan Period The period for which the Neighbourhood Plan will set policy for Stapeley and Batherton. This will be from the adoption of the Plan until 200 by agreement between Parish Council and Cheshire East Council. Public Open Space see Open Space above Referendum A general vote by the electorate on a single policy question that has been referred to them for a direct decision. In the case of the Neighbourhood Plan, the referendum will decide whether or not to adopt the Plan. Registered Social Landlord Independent housing organisation registered with the Tenant Services Authority under the Housing Act Independent not-for-profit housing providers, regulated by the government and also known as Housing Associations. They offer homes for rent or shared ownership for people in housing need. Residential Amenity The quality of the living environment for occupants of a dwelling house including its associated external spaces Rural Exception Site Small sites used for affordable housing in perpetuity where sites would not normally be used for housing. Rural exception sites seek to address the needs of the local community by accommodating households who are either current residents or have an existing family or employment connection. Small numbers of market homes may be allowed at the local authority s discretion, for example where essential to enable the delivery of affordable units without grant funding. Section 106 Agreements - Planning obligations under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended), commonly known as 106 agreements, are a mechanism which make a development proposal acceptable in planning terms, that would not otherwise be acceptable. They are focused on site specific mitigation of the impact of development. S106 agreements are often referred to as 'developer contributions' along with highway contributions and the Community Infrastructure Levy. Settlement - Settlements may be defined as cities, towns, villages and small settlements. The precise definition of which category each settlement falls into, will be part of the development plan process for each locality. Settlement Boundary - This defines the limits of development and makes clear where development will and will not be allowed, regardless of other constraints. SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest. 9

41 Sustainable Development - Resolution 42/187 of the United Nations General Assembly defined sustainable development as meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. The UK Sustainable Development Strategy Securing the Future set out five guiding principles of sustainable development: living within the planet s environmental limits; ensuring a strong, healthy and just society; achieving a sustainable economy; promoting good governance; and using sound science responsibly. Sustainability Appraisal A process of appraising policies for their social, economic and environmental effects, which must be applied to all Development Plan Documents. Strategic Environmental Assessment Assessments made compulsory by a European Directive (the SEA Directive). They are to be implemented in planning through Sustainability Appraisals of Development Plan Documents and Neighbourhood Plans. Swales - Shallow broad and vegetated channels designed to store and/or convey runoff and remove pollutants. They can be designed to promote infiltration where soil and groundwater conditions allow. Transport Assessment An assessment of the availability of, and levels of access to, all forms of transportation. In relation to a proposed development it identifies what measures will be required to improve accessibility and safety for all modes of travel particularly for alternatives to the car such as walking, cycling and public transport and what measures will need to be taken to deal with the anticipated impacts of the development. Use Classes The Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended) puts uses of land and buildings into various categories known as Use Classes. Wildlife Corridor Strips of land, for example along a hedgerow, conserved and managed for wildlife, usually linking more extensive wildlife habitats. Windfall sites Sites not allocated for development in the Neighbourhood Plan that unexpectedly come forward for development. 40

42 Appendix 9 Contacts Information to be provided for this Appendix after Regulation 14 Consultation 41